A1 Idiom Informal

Ser pau para toda obra.

Be versatile.

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Meaning

To be capable of performing many different tasks.

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Cultural Background

It is a very positive trait to be 'pau para toda obra' in a family setting. While understood, it is less common than in Brazil; 'faz-tudo' is often preferred.

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Invariable

Remember, never pluralize 'pau'. It stays the same for everyone.

Meaning

To be capable of performing many different tasks.

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Invariable

Remember, never pluralize 'pau'. It stays the same for everyone.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Ele é muito prestativo, ele é ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pau para toda obra

The idiom is 'pau para toda obra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Ele é muito prestativo, ele é ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pau para toda obra

The idiom is 'pau para toda obra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is gender-neutral. 'Ela é pau para toda obra'.

Related Phrases

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Faz-tudo

synonym

Do-everything person

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Quebra-galho

similar

Fix-it person/quick fix

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